In this paper we investigate simulations of nuclear matter in SMASH [1]} realized in a box with periodic boundary conditions. Such studies are best suited for testing the thermodynamic behavior following from equations of motion with mean-field interactions, as well as for exploring observables sensitive to critical phenomena in a scenario in which matter is allowed to equilibrate. While admittedly systems considered here cannot be reproduced in the laboratory, insights gained in this study will provide a useful stepping stone to understanding results of simulations of heavy-ion collisions utilizing the VDF EOS, planned for future work.
